2 3/4 c. flour
1 tbsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1 pkg. yeast
3/4 c. water
4 tbsp. butter
1 egg, room temperature
Sliced ham
Sliced cheese

Mix 1 cup flour, sugar, salt and undissolved yeast. Heat water and 2 tablespoons butter 140 degrees F. butter need not melt. Add dry ingredients and moisten on low speed. Add egg; beat 3 minutes, at medium speed. Stir in enough more flour to make a stiff dough. Knead 5 minutes.

Roll dough into a 12"x9" rectangle. Cut into 3 (12") strips. Sprinkle ham and cheese down center of strips. Pinch edge together. Braid strips on ungreased baking sheet. Tuck ends under. Let rise 30 minutes.

Heat oven to 375 degrees. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes. Brush with melted butter.

Change of pace: Spread thousand island dressing on bread then thin slices of corned beef and sauerkraut.